A good story usually has a plot that keeps you guessing about what will happen next. The story often starts when a character has a problem. The following events build up to a climax, the most exciting part of the story. At the climax you will really want to know how the story ends. Then the final events end the story.
v The events that lead up to the climax are called rising action. v The events that follow the climax are called falling action. v Any leftover details or problems are solved at the end with the resolution.
The plot diagram below shows the plot of the “Experiment”. Copy the diagram and complete the missing parts.
Experiment - Analyze Plot Climax
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A good story usually has a plot that keeps you guessing about what will happen next. The story often starts when a character has a problem. The following events build up to a climax, the most exciting part of the story. At the climax you will really want to know how the story ends. Then the final events end the story.
v The events that lead up to the climax are called rising action.
v The events that follow the climax are called falling action.
v Any leftover details or problems are solved at the end with the resolution.
The plot diagram below shows the plot of the “Experiment”. Copy the diagram and complete the missing parts.